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www.vafashionweek.com [email protected]MISSION STATEMENT VA Fashion Week was founded with a trifold purpose; to promote Virginia’s talented designers, models, and ar<sts; to promote the economic development of the region; and to partner with regional chari<es to create awareness and encourage community involvement. Over 5000 people have aDended our shows and over 250,000 have visited our website and viewed our videos. Our models and designers have gone on to work in New York, throughout the US, and around the world. We are proud to be the premiere fashion event in the state of Virginia. Be A Part Of The Magic! For 2016, our goal is to con;nue to grow with our aim to be the premiere fashion event between New York and Miami! We will feature exci;ng new designers, celebri;es, and models with Virginia becoming a fashion and arts des;na;on. Here are a few of the things to expect from VAFW 2016: Incredible local as well as regional and interna1onal designers in professional runway presenta1ons: Designers confirmed include ADHD Driven by Melissa Gumley, Blas Couture by Azi Blas, Brehon by Brehon Williams, ETAMIB by Gwendolyn Wilson, Foxers by April Spring, LipGloss N S1leLos by Leslie Lucas Thompson, Reckless by Mario Daughtry, TJ Sewer by Tabitha Sewer, Urban Masala by Sehar Peerzada, White Dress by Greta Kay, and Yatra Collec1on by Gayatri & Ra1. Exhibits including fine art, craVs, clothing & accessories, health & beauty items, services. For the first 1me, we will present in the Spring, allowing us to show Fall 2016 Ready to Wear Preview as well as Summer Resort Collec1ons and Couture. . Partnership with Norfolk SPCA with a percentage of 1cket sales benefi[ng the SPCA and special presenta1on featuring adorable cats and dogs on the runway!
Be A Part Of The Magic!!! · 2016. 3. 17. · SCHEDULE&For&2016:&&April&19S24: Eventsarenegoableandsubjecttochange.! TUESDAY&April&19:&Michael&Copon&Studios.&Private&Industry&Recep;on&&&Networking&Event
MISSION STATEMENT VA Fashion Week
was founded with a tri-‐fold
purpose; to promote Virginia’s
talented designers, models, and
ar
SCHEDULE For 2016: April 19-‐24:
Events are nego;able and
subject to change.
TUESDAY April 19: Michael Copon
Studios. Private Industry Recep;on
& Networking Event • Promo;onal
Opportuni;es • Media Conference
WEDNESDAY TBA
THURSDAY April 21, Work|Release Norfolk:
Mikasa La’Charles • Private show
featuring VAFW Favorite Designe
FRIDAY April 22 TBA: Project
Earthday! • Design Compe;;on featuring
discarded “waste” materials from
CozyPure Organic Bedding • Open to
Hampton Roads Residents of all
ages from students to professional
ar;sts and designers. • Each
contestant makes one garment or
ou`it using kits provided by
CozyPure • Judges vote on favorites
with prizes provided by sponsors.
SATURDAY April 23, O’Connor
Brewing Norfolk: Craced • Focus
of Wearable Arts & Cracs:
Fashion Installa;ons Sunday April
24, 6-‐9pm O’Connor Brewing Norfolk:
Fall Preview Designer Presenta;ons:
“Animal Ins
